Job Description
- Strategy & Governance
- Define and implement the MDM strategy, policies, and standards across global business units.
- Establish data governance frameworks, including ownership, stewardship, and approval hierarchies.
- Partner with IT, business process owners, and compliance teams to ensure data alignment with global process templates.
- Develop KPIs and dashboards for monitoring master data quality, timeliness, and completeness.
- SAP S/4HANA Master Data Leadership
- Act as the business lead for Master Data in the SAP S/4HANA implementation, focusing on Material Master, BP (Customer/Vendor), and Finance Master Data domains.
- Collaborate with MDG (Master Data Governance) and Data Migration teams to ensure data accuracy and completeness during cutover.
- Ensure alignment of master data models with Finance (CoA, Profit Centers, Cost Centers), Supply Chain, and Quality structures.
- Manage data harmonization and de-duplication initiatives across legacy systems, SAP MDG, and interfaces with third-party tools.
- Data Quality & Stewardship
- Drive data quality improvement programs through validation rules, cleansing, and enrichment initiatives.
- Define and enforce data creation/change control workflows and approval hierarchies.
- Monitor data lifecycle from creation to archival, ensuring SOX, US GAAP, and GMP/GxP compliance where applicable.
- Conduct periodic audits and reconciliation of key master data objects (e.g., Material Groups, GL Accounts, BP Roles, etc.).
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Liaise with Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to understand master data dependencies.
- Partner with Global Process Owners (GPOs) to embed master data governance within process design.
- Collaborate with IT and MDG developers for automation and workflow optimization.
- Support training and change management for data owners and business users across regions.
- Continuous Improvement & Analytics
- Identify and implement AI/ML-based tools for duplicate detection, anomaly identification, and data health scoring.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and scorecards in Power BI/Tableau for master data KPIs.
- Lead post-go-live data improvement waves and ensure continuous governance maturity.
Key Domains Of Responsibility
DomainScope of DataKey Considerations
Material Master FG, SFG, RM, PM, API, Lab Supplies Valuation class, batch management, regulatory attributes
Business Partner (Vendor/Customer) Global Suppliers, CMOs, CROs, Customers, Distributors Tax, banking, withholding, regional compliance
Finance Master Chart of Accounts, Cost Centers, Profit Centers Multi-ledger (US GAAP / IND AS), Segment Reporting
Plant & Organizational Structures Plant, Storage Locations, Sales Org, Company Code Cross-country alignment, SEZ/EOU segregation
Employee / HR Data (if in scope) HR master for role mapping Security roles, workflow approvals
Qualifications
- Education: CA / MBA (Finance / Operations) / BE / B.Tech. preferred.
- Experience: 1015 years total, with at least 5 years in Master Data Management in a global SAP environment.
- Proven experience in SAP MDG, S/4HANA, and data governance frameworks.
- Exposure to pharmaceutical / life sciences regulatory environments preferred.
- Strong knowledge of data models, process governance, and cross-domain dependencies.
- Proficiency in tools: SAP MDG, SAP Information Steward, Data Services, Power BI, Excel, SQL.
Key Skills
- Data governance and process design
- SAP MDG and S/4HANA master data expertise
- Stakeholder management across global functions
- Analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Change management and training leadership
KPIs / Success Metrics
AreaKey Performance Indicator
Data Quality % accuracy and completeness of master data
Process Efficiency Turnaround time for master data creation/change
Compliance % adherence to governance and approval workflows
Project Delivery Timely migration and go-live readiness
User Satisfaction Stakeholder feedback and adoption rate
About Us
Amneal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on caste, religion, gender, disability, or any other legally protected status. We believe in fostering a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.
